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2017 Map of San Lorenzo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of San Lorenzo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Mimbres River valley serves as the primary artery for settlement and commerce in this high-elevation landscape of the Southwest. Several distinct communities are situated along its banks, including Mimbres, San Lorenzo, and San Juan. The western portion of the map is dominated by the foothills of the Gila National Forest, which is dissected by numerous drainage systems such as Georgetown Canyon and Brunner Canyon.

A notable modern aviation feature, the Casas Adobes Airpark, is located south of the main Mimbres settlement, reflecting the region's adaptation to its expansive topography. To the east, the terrain rises into more isolated upland areas, marked by features like Mud Springs Canyon and Noonday Canyon. The local road network, including uniquely named routes like Turn Here Rd and La Avenida de San Lorenzo, reveals how modern residential planning has integrated with traditional ranching and forest-service access roads.